Putin's Witnesses

"Putin's Witnesses" is a thought-provoking documentary that captures the pivotal moment in Russian history when Vladimir Putin rose to power after Boris Yeltsin's sudden resignation on December 31, 1999. Filmed over a year by Vitaly Mansky's camera, this intimate portrayal provides an unprecedented glimpse into Putin's ascent to presidency and the consequences of his leadership. Through exclusive interviews with key figures, including Boris Nemtsov and Mikhail Gorbachev, this documentary offers a nuanced exploration of politics as both an art of possibility and a recipe for compromise.